Scotland 1 Crown - Mary I, 1561
3rd Period
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Crown
Year
1561
Ruler
Mary I
(1542–1567)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Crown from Scotland. Issued in 1561. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.28 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Mary as Queen of Scots and Queen Dowager of France. (Mary, by the grace of God, Queen of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned 'M's arranged in a cruciform with a star at the centre. Thistles in the quarters of the cross. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1561 | — |
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